Maintenance Engineer II - South Arkansas Regional Hospital : Job Details

Position Summary Performs varied tasks involving repairs on all power plant equipment and auxiliary equipment such as boilers, chillers, pump motors, and compressors. Repairs and maintains assigned machinery using various hand and power tools. Performs shut-downs, lubricates and properly prepares equipment for periods of operation during off-season. Also prepares equipment for start-up when required. Qualifications/Experience Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent with some classes in trade school regarding electrical, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance. Experience: Desirable characteristics include two years of college, a proficiency in written and verbal communications, possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public. Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress. Licenses/Certificate: None Essential Job Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH. Uphold and demonstrate We Care values in everyday activities and behavior Demonstrate appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect and take measures to report suspicions. Identify and plan for safety precautions to prevent patient injury. Meet departmental standards and competencies as evidence by department-specific documentation. Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding person, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and SARH. Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs. Prioritizes work tasks properly. Performs shut-downs and start-ups on equipment as scheduled. Boilers, chillers, pump motors, and compressors are properly repaired and maintained within department policies. Working knowledge of the required methods and products needed to properly maintain and repair the boiler, chillers, pump motors, and compressors. Responds to all maintenance needs as requested. All work is done within the time required. Tasks assigned are completed satisfactorily within the department policies and procedures. Performs procedures during an emergency situation promptly and accurately. Properly operates various hand and power tools. Is able to read, comprehend, and utilize new systems. Records are kept accurately with minimal errors. Knows federal regulations that affect the Maintenance Department. Knows extensively, JCAHO and SARH standards that affect the Maintenance Department. Reviews all new procedures or methods that would aid in the running of the Maintenance Department. Has extensive knowledge of the department and hospital policies and procedures that govern the Maintenance Department. Performs additional tasks as assigned. This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.